There are 1,000 perfect waves in the Maldives yet 90% of local surfing happens at just one beach, Raalhugandu on the southeast tip of Malé. Recently the authorities closed Raalhugandu and the local surfers are at a loss.
The Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing is back at First Point from March 5th to 12th. We'll be streaming every heat live, every day of the competition.
Winston lights up a semi-rare rock ledge. A wave that, if it was surfed more regularly, would surely raise the probablity of injury into dangerous territory.
The Mentawais are arguably the most sought after surf destination in the world and they're at a critical juncture: what visiting surfers do now will decide the fate of the locals in the future. Rob Henry examines the issues.
The Search gets steamy in the latest tropical instalment.
Let's give one last hurrah to the big fella!
